STARLINK-1127 (45091)

COSPAR: 2020-006AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 1127

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45091

International Designator

2020-006AZ

Decay Date

8/26/2021

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-1127

Alternative Name

Starlink 1127

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-1127, also known as Starlink 1127, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on January 29, 2020, from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 248 kilograms dry and 260 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload (all) and optical inter-satellite links on a few prototypes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. STARLINK-1127 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box shape with a pan configuration. The satellite's primary mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink V1.0-L3-48 payload.

Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

Dry Mass

248

Launch Mass

260

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink V1.0-L3-48

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

SPXS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Starlink

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Krypton ion thrusters

Equipment

Ku/Ka-band payload (all), optical inter-satellite links (a few prototypes)

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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